ROBIN UNRAU

Box ****, Peachland, BC, Canada, V*H*X0 • Phone: 250-***-**** • Email: aca0pf@r.postjobfree.com

Nov. 16, 2013

LVP RECRUITING & STAFFING

Dear Sir/Madam:

RE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION

I am writing to express my strong interest in pursuing employment with your company as a Certified

Heavy Equipment Operator. There are extensive qualifications I have to offer and I have enclosed my

résumé for your consideration.

For over 20 years I have operated a wide range of heavy equipment in construction, forestry and

mining industries. My diverse background as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Residential

Construction Contractor has enabled me to be flexible working in road construction, pipe & utility

installation, earth moving and landscaping. I have tremendous experience operating numerous types of

equipment including Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Bulldozers, Skidders, Skid Steers, Rock Trucks, Zoom

Boom, Screeners and Crushers.

In addition to this, I have owned and operated equipment and understand the importance of maintaining

it while utilizing it safely and maximizing the full potential of the machinery. I am mechanically inclined and

skilled in performing maintenance and basic repairs on equipment. My past experience as a First Aid

Attendant (Occupational First Aid Level 3) has also provided me with many opportunities to acquire

substantial knowledge and hands-on safety experience on the worksite.

I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications and suitability

for employment with your company. Please review my résumé and do not hesitate to contact me if you

have any questions.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Robin Unrau

Encl.

ROBIN UNRAU

Box 1341, Peachland, BC, Canada V0H1X0 • Phone: 250-***-**** • Email: aca0pf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Highly skilled Certified Heavy Equipment Operator with over 20 years of solid

experience in the construction and logging industry. Proven ability to operate a wide

variety of equipment including wheel loaders, excavators, bulldozers and skid steers.

Honest, hardworking and dependable professional with a strong work ethic dedicated

to performing quality workmanship.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent safety record with extensive knowledge of worksite safety regulations and experience

as a First Aid Attendant. Hands on experience with FLHA and JHA documents.

Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality standards utilizing sharp problem-solving and

trouble-shooting skills.

Experience working in remote areas under extreme weather conditions.

Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage priorities efficiently.

Effective communicator and team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Hands-on experience as a Project Manager/Crew Foreman performing all aspects of

residential construction while completing projects within timelines and budgets,

Operated Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Screeners and Crushers in an open pit environment.

Flawless Safety Record with positive attitude toward safe work practices.

Operated excavators for paving and curb preparation, landscaping and new residential

construction projects.

Strong mechanical aptitude with a reputation for taking proper care of equipment while

operating and maintaining it in an efficient manner.

Owner/operator of 950 Caterpillar Wheel Loader and skid steer.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, building plans.

EQUIPMENT LIST

Wheel Loaders (980, 966, 950, 744, 644)/ Screeners and Crushers -13000 hrs

Excavators (350 size) – 2000 hrs

Bulldozers (D8, D6, 850)– 500hrs

Rock Trucks – 500 hrs

Skidders (518 & 545 Size) – 22,000 hrs

Skid Steers – 3,500 hrs

Zoom Boom – 200 hrs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 – Present HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - AGRIUM MINE, Vanscoy, SK. GOLDER

ASSOCIATES (CONSTRUCTION)

Operate 270 Excavator, 300 Rock Truck and D6 Dozer. Installing 12 meter deep

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Bentonite Slurry wall using a Baur CSM Rig surrounding a Potash Tailings Pile. Digging

trench, building rig pads and earth moving.

2013 FOREMAN – JANSEN MINE – Jansen SK. Suer & Pollon Mechanical.

Deep Utilities Installation. Monitor Woirkers and Heavy Equipment for Water, Sewer, Electrical

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and Gas Utilities. Loaders, Excavators, Rock Trucks, Dozers and Packers.

ROBIN UNRAU

BOX 1341 PEACHLAND, B.C. V0H 1X0 250-***-**** aca0pf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012 Loader Operator / Screener / Crusher Operator. KACO PIT. Peachland, B.C.

* Operate 980 Loader for Aggregate Productuction. Cat 980, Terex Crusher and

Power Screen Screeners in Tandem.

2005 – 2013 SELF-EMPLOYED, Peachland, BC

Heavy Equipment Operator / Residential Construction Contractor

Operated all types of heavy equipment and contracted to complete all phases of

residential construction from foundation to finish.

Performed new home construction, renovations, landscaping, earthmoving, road

construction and pipe/utility installations, Also operated screening plant and loaded

rock trucks. Screening and Crushing in Gravel Pits.

Worked as Crew Foreman and Project Manager on numerous projects.

1989 – 2005 JIM LIND LOGGING LTD., various locations in BC

Heavy Equipment Operator

Operated various types of heavy equipment in the forestry industry for high production clear

cut logging, including grapple/line log skidders and grapple wheel loaders to load and unload

logging trucks.

1985 – 1992 RAM HEAD OUTFITTERS & FOLDING MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS, BC & NWT

Hunting Guide

Worked as a Big Game Guide in various locations throughout the Northwest Territories and

northern British Columbia.

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification (ITA)

Occupational First Aid Level 1 (20+ years)

WHMIS Certificate

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate

Ground Disturbance 2

H2S Alive

CSTS

Occupational First Aid Level 3 (6 years)

Confined Space

OSSA

EDUCATION & LICENCES

BC Class 5 Drivers Licence

Grade 12 Diploma, Kaslo Secondary School, Kaslo, BC

REFERENCES WILL BE SUPPLIED UPON REQUEST

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